Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice (Third Edition) by Wayne E. Wright
Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice (Third Edition) by Wayne E. Wright is a comprehensive educational textbook designed to prepare teachers and school administrators to support English language learners (ELLs) in elementary and secondary education. It combines research, language-learning theory, education policy, and classroom practices to help educators create inclusive learning environments for multilingual students.
The book examines language and literacy development, instructional program models, assessment approaches, and strategies for teaching listening, speaking, reading, writing, and academic content. It also explores bilingual education, dynamic bilingualism, translanguaging, language education policies, and ways to use students’ home languages as resources for learning.
Designed for undergraduate and graduate teacher-education programs, this textbook includes classroom examples, teaching strategies, discussion questions, research activities, and companion website resources. It is suitable for preservice teachers, practicing educators, ESL specialists, bilingual education professionals, literacy specialists, and school administrators.
Product Details:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Book Title | Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice |
| Edition | Third Edition |
| Author | Wayne E. Wright |
| Publisher | Caslon, Inc. |
| ISBN-13 | 9781934000366 |
| ISBN-10 | 1934000361 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Page Count | Verify against the physical copy |
| Language | English |
| Publication Year | 2019 |
| Genre | Education, Teaching Methods, English Language Learning, Bilingual Education |
| Intended Audience | Preservice Teachers, K–12 Educators, ESL Teachers, Literacy Specialists, and School Administrators |